ABSTRACT
Abigail is a 13-year-old girl. For the past 5 years, her mother has whipped her with a belt on the legs and buttocks as a punishment for any type of misbehavior. At this time, the lacerations from the last whipping have healed, so she can wear shorts in public again. Has Abigail been abused? If so, what type of abuse has taken place? What is the lasting damage?
